Automated Gluing Device for Solid Wood Edge Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
The production of solid wood edge glued panels is labor-intensive and inefficient due to manual processes in gluing and assembling unit narrow boards for high-frequency hot pressing, which limits the automation and efficiency of the production process.
Innovation Solution
A unit narrow board glue application device comprising a transverse chain feeding device, a longitudinal roller feeding device, and a gluing device that automates the gluing, assembly, and feeding of unit narrow boards, allowing for continuous and automated production by synchronizing the movement and gluing of boards with adjustable speed and glue application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual gluing and assembly operations are used for unit narrow boards, then flexibility and simplicity are maintained, but production efficiency is low and labor intensity is high
Solution Approach 1:
The automated gluing system is divided into independent functional modules: transverse chain feeding device for board input, longitudinal roller feeding device for positioning and transport, and gluing device for adhesive application. Each module operates independently but coordinates through a control system, enabling modular automation that improves productivity while managing complexity through functional decomposition
Solution Approach 2:
Manual mechanical operations (hand gluing, manual assembly) are replaced with an automated control system that coordinates the feeding and gluing devices. The control system automates the workflow by triggering the transverse chain feeding device to transport boards, the longitudinal roller feeding device to position them, and the gluing device to apply adhesive at precise locations, eliminating manual labor while maintaining operational coordination
2Extent of automation
If roller gluing machine with horizontal axis is used, then gluing can be automated, but multiple procedures are required including manual erection and laying of boards
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of the conventional approach where boards are manually erected horizontally, then glued, and finally laid flat vertically, the system inverts the workflow: boards are fed horizontally by the transverse chain feeding device, automatically positioned vertically by the longitudinal roller feeding device, glued in the vertical position, and discharged ready for assembly. This inversion eliminates manual erection and laying operations, fully automating the gluing process and reducing procedural time
Solution Approach 2:
The transverse chain feeding device performs preliminary horizontal transport and positioning of boards before they enter the longitudinal roller feeding device. This preliminary action prepares the boards in advance for vertical positioning and gluing, eliminating the need for manual erection operations during the gluing process itself, thereby reducing overall process time
3Productivity
If manual erection and laying of unit narrow boards is performed, then board orientation can be controlled, but production efficiency is reduced and labor intensity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The longitudinal roller feeding device performs self-service positioning by automatically transitioning boards from horizontal to vertical orientation through coordinated roller movement. The device feeds boards horizontally, then automatically erects them to vertical position for gluing, and discharges them in the correct orientation for assembly. This self-service automation eliminates manual handling operations, improving productivity while maintaining precise board orientation control
Solution Approach 2:
The functions of board feeding, orientation control, positioning, and discharge are merged into a single longitudinal roller feeding device. This integrated device combines horizontal feeding, vertical erection, and precise positioning operations that would otherwise require separate manual steps, thereby improving productivity while simplifying the overall operation through functional consolidation
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AI summary
An unit narrow board glue application device and method suitable for high-frequency hot pressing of solid wood edge glued panel is disclosed, including a transverse chain feeding device, a longitudinal roller feeding device and a gluing device. The transverse chain feeding device includes a fixed chain transport mechanism and a movable chain transport mechanism. The longitudinal roller feeding device includes the lifting power roller assembly, the longitudinal feed roller assembly and the pneumatic compression roller assemblies. The gluing device includes a glue pump, a glue application head, and a pneumatic slide table. The front end face of the hollow structure glue application head has a number of small round holes for glue liquid discharge and horizontal glue guiding grooves. The disclosure has a high degree of automation, can give full play to the efficiency of the high-frequency hot press, and is conducive to the intelligent manufacturing of solid wood furniture.